Health Merchandiser Opportunity at Dis-Chem Vaal Mall

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Health Merchandiser to join its Vaal Mall store in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. This contract opportunity is suited to a customer-focused retail professional who has an interest in health products, merchandising and delivering excellent service. The successful candidate will ensure that Dis-Chem merchandising standards are consistently maintained while keeping products available, correctly presented and easy for customers to find. If you are organised, physically capable and enjoy working directly with customers, this opportunity could be a valuable way to develop your retail experience within the health and wellness sector.

The Health Merchandiser will support the daily operation of the store by managing merchandise presentation, replenishment, stock rotation and customer queries. Attention to detail is important because products need to be correctly positioned, labelled and priced while stock must be rotated using the First In First Out principle. The role also requires regular interaction with customers, management and colleagues. A professional attitude, good communication skills and the ability to work according to established procedures will be important.

Key Responsibilities

• Restock merchandise according to business requirements.
• Ensure delivered stock and stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct locations.
• Ensure the full range of products is available on shelves whenever possible.
• Rotate stock regularly according to the First In First Out principle.
• Assist with general stocktaking activities.
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and clearly visible.
• Check that product labels and pricing are correct.
• Build, face up, stock and maintain merchandising displays.
• Maintain the daily physical presentation of the store and merchandise displays.
• Take responsibility for designated stock in the storeroom and on the shop floor.
• Assist with back shopping activities.
• Provide customers with friendly, helpful and professional assistance.
• Respond to customer stock queries and work towards resolving them efficiently.
• Support the store team with general merchandising activities.
• Follow Dis-Chem merchandising standards and operational procedures.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping and product presentation.
• Handle merchandise carefully and responsibly.
• Follow health and safety requirements when performing stock and merchandising duties.

Requirements and Skills

• Grade 12 or Matric.
• Up to six months of retail experience.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to work retail hours.
• Diploma or degree in a health-focused category will be advantageous.
• At least one year of retail experience will be advantageous.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Presentable and professional appearance.
• Effective communication with customers, management and colleagues.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Trustworthy and honest approach to work.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow merchandising and stock control procedures.
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry will be advantageous.
• Product and category knowledge will be advantageous.
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stocktaking will be advantageous.
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous.
• Unisolv knowledge will be advantageous.
• Bilingual communication skills will be advantageous.
• Ability to identify and report suspicious behaviour involving staff or customers.

The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a customer-facing retail environment and have a strong interest in health and wellness products. Good product knowledge can help you assist customers more effectively and answer stock-related queries with confidence. The role also requires someone who can remain accurate and organised while managing physical stock and maintaining merchandising standards. Candidates should be prepared to work as part of a team while taking responsibility for their assigned products and areas.

The Health Merchandiser position at Dis-Chem Vaal Mall offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in merchandising, stock management and customer service within a major retail pharmacy environment. The successful candidate will develop a better understanding of health product merchandising and the standards required to maintain a well-presented retail store. The contract role is also suited to candidates who want to strengthen their retail experience while working directly with customers.

Special Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be willing and able to work retail hours. The position involves physical activity, including lifting and moving heavy boxes, so candidates must be physically fit and able to perform these duties while maintaining health and safety standards. Applicants should have reliable transport or live within reasonable proximity to the Vaal Mall store.

Candidates must be South African citizens and must have clear credit and criminal records. Successful applicants will also be expected to comply with Dis-Chem policies, Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety requirements.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers a market-related salary. Benefits may include medical aid, a provident fund and a staff account, subject to the applicable Dis-Chem terms and conditions.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered during the recruitment process in line with its Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem also actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

Applications close on 2 September 2026. Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Candidates who meet the requirements and are interested in health merchandising and retail customer service are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.

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